Mysterious soldiers were today spotted in Glasgow to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

People wearing the uniforms of World War I soldiers handed out cards with names and details of those who lost their lives while fighting.

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The young men also gathered at train stations in Newcastle and Blackpool, dressed in the military uniforms worn at the time of the war.

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Their campaign was trending on social media under the hashtag #wearehere with users posting images of the unusual sight.